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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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