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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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