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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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