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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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