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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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