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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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