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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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