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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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