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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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