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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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