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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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