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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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