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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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