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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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