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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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