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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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