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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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