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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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