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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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