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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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