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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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