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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not 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 advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates 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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