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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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