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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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