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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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