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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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