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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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