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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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