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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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