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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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