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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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