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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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