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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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