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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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