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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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