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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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