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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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