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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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