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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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