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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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