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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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