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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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