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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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