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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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