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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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