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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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