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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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