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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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