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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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