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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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