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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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