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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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