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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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