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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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