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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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