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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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