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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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