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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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