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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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