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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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