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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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