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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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