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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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