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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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