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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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