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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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