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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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