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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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