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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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