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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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