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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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