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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources