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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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