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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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