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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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