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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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