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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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