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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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