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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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