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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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