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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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