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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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