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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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