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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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