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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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