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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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