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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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