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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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