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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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