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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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