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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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