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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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