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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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