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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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