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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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