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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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