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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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