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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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