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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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