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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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