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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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