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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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