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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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