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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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