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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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