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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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