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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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