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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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