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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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