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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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