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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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