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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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