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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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