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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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