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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different 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 teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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