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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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