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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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