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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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