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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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