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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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