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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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