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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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