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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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