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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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