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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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