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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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