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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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