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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key 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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