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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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