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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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