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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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