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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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