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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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