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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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