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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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