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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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