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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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