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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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