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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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