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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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