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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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