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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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