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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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