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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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