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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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