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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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