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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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