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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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