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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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