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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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