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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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