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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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