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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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