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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key 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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