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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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