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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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