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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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