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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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