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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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