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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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