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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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