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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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