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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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