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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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