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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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