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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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