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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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