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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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