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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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