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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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