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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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