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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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