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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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