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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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