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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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