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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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