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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low 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 elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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