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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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