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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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