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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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