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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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