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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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