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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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