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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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