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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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