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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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