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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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