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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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