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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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