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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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