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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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