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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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