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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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