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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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