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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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