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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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