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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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