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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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