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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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