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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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