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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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