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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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