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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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