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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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