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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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