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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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