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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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