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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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