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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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