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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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