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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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