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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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