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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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