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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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