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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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