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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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