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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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