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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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