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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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