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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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