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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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