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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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