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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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