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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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