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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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