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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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