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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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