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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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