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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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