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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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