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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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