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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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