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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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