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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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