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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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