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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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