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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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