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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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