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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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