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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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