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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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