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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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