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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not 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 online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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