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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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