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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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