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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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