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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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