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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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