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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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