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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner 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 blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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