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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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