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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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