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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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