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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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