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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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