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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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