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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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