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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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