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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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