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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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