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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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