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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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