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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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