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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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