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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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