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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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