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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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