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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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