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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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