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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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