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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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