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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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