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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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