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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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