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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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