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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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