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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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