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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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