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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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