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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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