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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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