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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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