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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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