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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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