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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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