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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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