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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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