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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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