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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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