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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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