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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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