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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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