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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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