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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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