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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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