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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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