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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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