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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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