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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major 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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