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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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