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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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