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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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