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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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