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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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