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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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