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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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