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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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