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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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