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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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