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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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