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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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