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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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