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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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