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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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