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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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