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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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