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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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