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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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