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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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