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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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