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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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