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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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