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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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