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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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