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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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