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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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