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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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