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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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