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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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