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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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