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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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