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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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