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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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