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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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