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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the 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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