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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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