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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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