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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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