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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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