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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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