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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important 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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