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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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