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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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