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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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