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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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