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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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