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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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