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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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