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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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