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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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