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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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