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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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