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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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