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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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