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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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