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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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