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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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