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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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