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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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