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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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