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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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