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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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