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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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