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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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