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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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