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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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