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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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