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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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