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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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