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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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