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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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