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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important 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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