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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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