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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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