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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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