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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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