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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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