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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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