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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies 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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