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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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