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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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