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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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