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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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