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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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