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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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