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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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