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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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