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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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