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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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