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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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