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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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