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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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