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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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