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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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