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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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