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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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