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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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