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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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