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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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