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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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