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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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