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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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