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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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