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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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