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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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