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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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