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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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