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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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