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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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