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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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