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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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