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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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