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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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