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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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