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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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