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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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