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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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