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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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