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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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