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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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