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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not 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 elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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