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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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