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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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