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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses 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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