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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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