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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students 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 elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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