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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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