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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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