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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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