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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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