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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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