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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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