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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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 widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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