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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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