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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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