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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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