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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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