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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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