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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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