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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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