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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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