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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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