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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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