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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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