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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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