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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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