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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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