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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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