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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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