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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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