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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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