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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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