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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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