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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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