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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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