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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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