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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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