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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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