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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources