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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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