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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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