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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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