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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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