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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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