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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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