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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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