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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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