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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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