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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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