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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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