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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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