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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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