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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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