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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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