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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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