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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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