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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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