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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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