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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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