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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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