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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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