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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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