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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major 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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