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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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