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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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