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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)