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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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