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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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