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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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