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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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