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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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