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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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