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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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