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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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