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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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