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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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