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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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