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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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