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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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