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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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