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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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