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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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