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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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