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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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