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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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