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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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