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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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