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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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