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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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