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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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