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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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