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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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